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- Police investigation launched after overnight break-in at Tyneside National Trust site
Northumbria Police confirmed that officers are aware of the report
- Huge Washington factory fire leads to 'high volume' of emergency calls as smoke seen for miles
Flames and smoke can be seen coming from the building at the Crowther Industrial Estate, with firefighters and police on the scene of the major blaze
- Newcastle next manager updates LIVE: Eddie Howe exit confirmed as Jaissle talks at advanced stage
Live updates as Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United with replacement already lined up
- Northumbria detective sacked after saying 'all men' were rapists and should be given curfew
Detective Constable Rachel Fletcher, of Northumbria Police, also described transgender women as "c***ks in frocks"
